Posts from July 2025
Praying the Scriptures: Matthew 20:29-34
As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.…
Prayer Corner: Week of July 14th
Psalm 25:17, The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish. The troubles of my heart It is wonderful how difficulties flee in the face of omnipotence. The sick, who have been given up by the physician, often recover. It is, perhaps, God’s mercy that the physician gave up. When you reach the end, God has only begun. The old Proverb, “Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity,” is certainly true. If God wills it,…
Praying the Scriptures: Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you werecalled to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as youteach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns andspiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether inword or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Fatherthrough him.…
Praying the Scriptures: Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves withcompassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other andforgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lordforgave you And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together inperfect unity. Gracious God and Heavenly Father, We owe you everything. You are the giver of every good gift that we enjoy. You give us life and hope and you promise us…
Praying the Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he hasgiven us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from thedead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance iskept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until thecoming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this yougreatly rejoice, though…